The
Surface Hub has the potential to have a huge impact on the way we interact in
office meetings. It is perhaps the ultimate window Microsoft has created; it is
a portal to another room. Skype images appear high-quality and allow for
natural conversation. Its touchscreen capabilities allow multiple users to
interact with it like a simple whiteboard, a place to write up ideas and
involve a group.

Designing
for the Surface Hub presents its own set of challenges. How can it be accessible for all
people, including those who may be in wheel-chairs, for example? How can
multiple users interact with it effectively?The work
we have been doing at nsquared has provided a fantastic foundation to support
the delivery of great Surface Hub apps. At nsquared we have been focused on
building software for large multi-user
interactive displays for over eight years. We know the value of large
shared screen devices in public spaces and enterprise meeting rooms.

The lessons we have learned are shared and discussed in a series of
training videos presented by Dr. Neil. From set-up, to design, to developing;
these videos cover how to create great apps for Surface Hub. Presented with the
help of Sankar Nemaniand
Jackie
Giusti from Microsoft, they
are essential viewing for prospective Surface Hub designers and
developers.